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Ludhiana: A leader of Shiv Sena Samajwadi, his brother and nephew were attacked at midnight on Sunday in Chaura Bazar. Police said that the attack was the outcome of road rage. The incident took place when the three were on their way back home from the birthday celebration of a relative. The victims, Shiv Sena Samajwadi business wing district president, Rajan Rana, his brother Bobby and nephew Piyush, suffered injuries. Rajan Rana has been admitted in a private hospital. Sources said that when the victims were crossing Paranthe Wali Gali in Chaura Bazar, their car got stuck in a traffic jam caused by haphazard parking. Piyush, who was driving, started honking. This led to a verbal spat between them and a group of youngsters.

A few passersby helped the victims proceed on their way but the accused followed and intercepted them. The victims stepped out of the car when the accused started hurling abuses at them, after which they were attacked by sharp-edged and blunt weapons. Onlookers informed the police, who reached the spot and apprehended one of the accused. The victims were taken to hospital.
Inspector Amritpal Sharma, SHO, division number 3 police said that Gagan Kwatra was arrested as part of preventive action. Police are waiting for the victim to record their statement to lodge an FIR. However, according to preliminary inquiries, it was a case of road rage. A case will be filed on the basis of the victims’ statement. By Monday morning, a few Shiv Sena Samajwadi leaders reached the hospital to meet the injured and demanded stern action against the accused.